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Christina Johnson with Jack Harrison and their competition paintings
Christina Johnson with Jack Harrison and their competition paintings. Pitman artist Jack Harrison, the former deputy at Ashlington Colliery won second prize and Christina Johnson won first prize in the annual Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisations art competition. April 1986
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Artist Ashington Coal Former Member Miner Mining North East Northumberland Painter Painting Pitman 1986
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Capturing the Spirit of Coal - Celebrating Artistic Triumph in Ashington
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. In this photo print, we witness a momentous occasion for two talented artists from the mining town of Ashington. Christina Johnson and Jack Harrison proudly display their competition paintings, which earned them well-deserved recognition in the annual Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisations art competition held in April 1986. Former deputy at Ashlington Colliery, Jack Harrison, stands alongside Christina Johnson as they showcase their remarkable artistic creations. The pride on their faces is palpable as they hold up their respective works that secured them top honors. While Jack's painting garnered him second prize, it was Christina who emerged victorious with her first-place masterpiece. This snapshot not only captures a significant milestone in these artists' lives but also sheds light on the vibrant art scene within the coal-mining community of Northumberland during the 1980s. Known as members of the esteemed Ashington Group, both painters exemplify how creativity thrived amidst challenging circumstances. Their stunning artworks pay homage to their shared experiences as miners and reflect an intimate understanding of life underground. Through vivid brushstrokes and meticulous attention to detail, Christina and Jack transport viewers into a world filled with grit and determination. As we admire this photograph today, let us celebrate these talented individuals who defied stereotypes by showcasing their artistic prowess beyond their roles as pitmen. Their triumphs serve as a testament to human resilience and remind us that beauty can be found even in seemingly unlikely places
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